Nestled in a 400-foot-deep (100-meter-deep) crater at Pu'u 'O'o, a spatter coneformed and reformed over time by eruption falloutglows when molten earth churns toward its opening. Though seemingly solid ground, the crater floor is tentative, with lava flowing just below the surface.

Weather Conditions: Extreme heat underfoot, noxious gases all around requiring the use of a gas mask and heavy bootsTime of Day: DuskLighting Techniques:Natural light, heavy tripod used to stabilize lens and camera